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Michael Madyira

Senior journalist
2013 Zimbabwe Sports Journalist of the Year | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a seasoned, award-winning sports journalist serving as a Senior Soccer Writer for FARPost. With a career spanning over a decade, Madyira has established himself as an authority on African football, bringing deep continental experience and tactical analytical depth to the South African media landscape. Before joining FARPost, Madyira built a formidable reputation as a core correspondent for global football outlet Goal.com. During his extensive tenure there, he covered the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF Inter-Club competitions, and major international tournaments. His work is recognized for delivering breaking news and authoritative analysis on South Africa’s top clubs, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates. Madyira’s journalism has been recognized across multiple sporting codes. He was named the 2013 Zimbabwe Sports Journalist of the Year early in his career and was subsequently selected as a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards. At FARPost, he combines investigative rigor with in-depth match analysis across domestic and African football.

Michael Madyira

Bohlale Ngwato in action for Orlando Pirates against Cordoba CF

Tso Vilakazi issues verdict on Abdeslam Ouaddou’s new Orlando Pirates signings

Former Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has assessed players signed by the Buccaneers ahead of the 2026/27 season, saying he is…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lyle Lakay in action for Hope FC

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Lyle Lakay resurfaces at Hope FC after Siwelele exit

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lyle Lakay has been spotted at newly-promoted Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hope FC after leaving Siwelele FC. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs players during the training camp in Spain

Ertugral poses a challenge to Chiefs breaking Sundowns and Pirates’ dominance: ‘They have to find a way’

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral says it would be unfair to judge new Amakhosi coach Fernando da Cruz too quickly, but has challenged the Frenchman…
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Rulani Mokwena being unveiled as Pyramids FC coach

Pyramids FC confirm appointment of Rulani Mokwena as head coach

Pyramids FC have announced Rulani Mokwena as their new head coach, a few days after the former Orlando Pirates tactician left Libyan side Al Ittihad SC.…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou blowing a whistle during an Orlando Pirates training session in Marbella, Spain

Ouaddou tips three Pirates DDC starlets to emulate Mofokeng, Mbokazi and Nkota

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has identified three standout stars from the club's DStv Diski Challenge title-winning side who have caught his…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou walking on the pitch during Orlando Pirates' training camp in Spain

Abdeslam Ouaddou addresses his Orlando Pirates future after Europe & North Africa links

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has come out to dismiss rumours suggesting that he is considering offers from clubs in Europe and North Africa.…
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Inacio Miguel celebrating with scorer of Kaizer Chiefs' goal Flavio da Silva

Edmilson Dove throws challenge at Kaizer Chiefs after improved season

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove has challenged the current Amakhosi side to raise the bar in the upcoming 2026/27 season, following notable…
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Emile Witbooi at a Cape Town City training session

Why Tso Vilakazi insists Emile Witbooi is the only player to replace Rele Mofokeng at Orlando Pirates

Replacing a generational talent like Rele Mofokeng is arguably the biggest tactical puzzle facing Orlando Pirates ahead of the new campaign, but club icon…
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Rulani Mokwena holding a ball while conducting a training session at Al Ittihad SC

Rulani Mokwena resigns as Al Ittihad coach amid Pyramids talks

Rulani Mokwena has tendered his resignation as the coach of Al Ittihad SC just four months after joining the Libyan side, FARPost understands. This…
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Nathan Garrow saving the ball while in action for Auckland City

Benadie explains why Stellenbosch FC signed FIFA Club World Cup goalkeeper Garrow 

Stellenbosch FC chief executive officer Rob Benadie has outlined why the club settled for New Zealander Nathan Garrow as they seek to reinforce their…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates

‘This is not a goodbye’: Relebohile Mofokeng pens emotional farewell to Orlando Pirates after Belgium transfer

Belgium-bound sensation Relebohile Mofokeng has penned a deeply emotional farewell to Orlando Pirates following his move to Europe, declaring that his…
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Thabo Moloisane being unveiled by Kaizer Chiefs

Moloisane opens up on the long wait after delayed Kaizer Chiefs transfer

Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane has revealed it was a long road to joining Amakhosi, recalling the club’s three-year pursuit of his signature. The…
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